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Biology (BIOL) 341
Human Genetics (Revision 8)

Revision 8 closed December 21, 2007, replaced by current version.

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Delivery mode: Individualized study or grouped study.

Credits: 3 - Science.

Prerequisite: BIOL 204 and BIOL 205 or equivalent undergraduate courses taken at an accredited post-secondary institution.

Centre: Centre for Science.

BIOL 341 has a Challenge for Credit option.

Overview

This course introduces the fundamental principles of genetics based on laws of heredity and population genetics. BIOL 341 establishes a strong foundation in basic concepts of genetics and utilizes these principles in the study of human traits. The course also examines the application and manipulation of genetics in medical research.

Outline

Unit 1: An Overview of Genetics

Unit 2: Cells and Organisms

Unit 3: Human Sexual Anatomy and Meiosis

Unit 4: The Laws of Heredity

Unit 5: Medel's Laws: Exceptions and Extensions

Unit 6: Matters of Sex

Unit 7: Multifactorial and Behavioural Traits

Unit 8: DNA Structure and Replication

Unit 9: Gene Function

Unit 10: Gene Mutation

Unit 11: Chromosomes

Unit 12: Population Genetics and Evolution

Unit 13: The Genetics of Immunity

Unit 14: The Genetics of Cancer

Unit 15: Genetic Engineering and Reproductive Technologies

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Evaluation

To receive credit for BIOL 341, you must complete all assignments, achieve a course composite grade of at least “D” (50 percent) and a grade of at least 50 percent on each of the assignments and each of the examinations.

Assignment 1 (Units 1-4) 10%
Assignment 2 (Units 5-8) 15%
First examination (Units 1-7) 25%
Assignment 3 (Units 9-12) 15%
Assignment 4 (Units 13-15) 10%
Second examination (Units 8-15) 25%
Total 100%

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbook

Lewis, Ricki. (2005). Human genetics: Concepts and applications, 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Other materials

The course materials include a student manual, study guide and assignment manual.

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